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Figure Group

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Porcelain group; a father and mother in costumes of the 18th century with lace trimmings are seated with their infant beneath a tree; by their side stands the nurse, in a costume of the smae period, with the cradle; the whole is painted in colours and gilt in the style of groups of the Old Dresden Factory.


Object details

Object type
Brief description
Figure group, porcelain, of a father and mother in 18th-century costumes seated with infant and nurse beneath a tree, Samson et cie, Paris, France, 19th century
Physical description
Porcelain group; a father and mother in costumes of the 18th century with lace trimmings are seated with their infant beneath a tree; by their side stands the nurse, in a costume of the smae period, with the cradle; the whole is painted in colours and gilt in the style of groups of the Old Dresden Factory.
Dimensions
  • Height: 34.3cm (Note: Converted from register)
  • Width: 33cm (Note: Converted from register)
Marks and inscriptions
  • Crossed swords in blue, S
  • Transliteration
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Object history
Jodrell Collection
Collection
Accession number
434-1890

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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